normality
pronunciation
How to pronounce normality in British English: UK [nɔ:ˈmæləti]
How to pronounce normality in American English: US [nɔrˈmæləti]
-
- Noun:
- (of a solution) concentration expressed in gram equivalents of solute per liter
- being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning
- expectedness as a consequence of being usual or regular or common
- conformity with the norm
Word Origin
- normality (n.)
- 1849, from normal + -ity. Perhaps influenced by French normalité (1834).
Example
- 1. That is outside the bounds of normality but not by much .
- 2. On the one hand , it is a welcome return to normality .
- 3. But returning to normality thereafter will prove far more elusive .
- 4. However , participants expect some return to normality and stability in 2011 .
- 5. 10as The fiercest fighting wound down in 2002 , afghanistan returned to a semblance of normality .